The geopolitical developments in the Middle East over the past fifteen years have created new political and security dynamics engendered by the violent turmoil and profound concerns over the Iranian threat, shared by Israel and the Arab states.

As the mid-term political campaigns begin, perhaps we should pause and think where this country is headed under the leadership of President Trump, with the House and Senate in control of the Republican Party—a party that has lost its soul.

As we approach the end of Donald Trump’s first year in office, it seems appropriate to survey his performance and his outlook for the future. But right at the onset, one cannot escape the conclusion that, unlike any other of his predecessors, he is a weird and wild president who is devoid of any civility and moral responsibility.